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How to get fromCraiova to Sofiaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Sofia by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Calafatbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vidin to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 17m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train 1091
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train Ic
    8h 53m
    $16–19

  3. Drive  291.6 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Sofiacar car 291.6 km
    4h 50m
    $56–80

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vidin to Vratsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vratsa to Sofiabus bus
    10h 4m

Craiova to Sofia by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Craiova to Sofia Central Bus Station via Calafat and Vidin in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Sofia Sever via Vidin in around 8h 53m.

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